Patient Navigator Jobs in Texas
Patient Navigator jobs in Texas are in strong demand, concentrated across hospital systems, oncology centers, and community health organizations in Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Large employers such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Texas Health Resources maintain consistent openings for patient navigators at entry, mid-career, and senior levels. The most in-demand specialties include oncology navigation, chronic disease management, and Medicaid and CHIP enrollment assistance. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Location/Facility: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Texas
Specialty/Department/Practice: Heart Failure Program
Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour, full-time days
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Patient Navigator RN, ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
- Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
- Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
- Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
- Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.
- Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
- Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
- Assist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.
Key Success Factors
- Exceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.
- Understanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.
- Proficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.
- Excellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.
- Capabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.
- Proficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.
- Collaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.
- Adaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.
- Discretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
- Registered Licensed Nurse.
- You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)
PREFERRED: Nursing experience working with Heart Failure patients in an acute care setting.
Location/Facility: The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, Texas
Specialty/Department/Practice: Heart Failure Program
Shift/Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour, full-time days
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
As a Patient Navigator RN, ensure smooth patient care coordination. Assess patient needs and help plan, implement, and evaluate healthcare with the medical team. Work autonomously and with the team. Also serve as advocate, teacher, and coordinator for patients.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Care for patients in all aspects by evaluating their health based on doctor's orders and creating a healthcare plan.
- Schedule outpatient tests for diagnosis, stay in touch with the healthcare team.
- Visit doctors often, support patient-office communication.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care.
- Conduct follow-ups every 3 months and 1 year.
- Maintain up-to-the-minute and comprehensive nursing records, also updating patient details in the Patient Navigator database.
- Attend case conferences to expand your knowledge. Participate in community service events.
- Work together on improvement projects to enhance service for patients, families, and the healthcare system.
- Welcome patients and families, offer facility details, directions, and general information.
- Assist in guiding patients and families through the hospital, especially to hard-to-find places.
Key Success Factors
- Exceptional abilities in guidance, decision-making, and delegating tasks.
- Understanding of care coordination, resource allocation, and usage management.
- Proficiency in managing patient care and conducting patient assessments.
- Excellent communication skills. I interact with doctors, nurses, patients, families, and community representatives comfortably.
- Capabilities to track, evaluate, and document a patient's progress in compliance with their care plan.
- Proficiency in aiding patients to access resources within the community.
- Collaborative skills to work in tandem with both internal and external medical personnel, partnerships, and organizations.
- Adaptability to assess, adjust, and respond calmly to changes and crisis situations.
- Discretion in maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with all relevant policies and regulations.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's degree.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience to the table.
- Registered Licensed Nurse.
- You have, or are willing to obtain within your first 30 days, a Basic Life Support (BLS)
PREFERRED: Nursing experience working with Heart Failure patients in an acute care setting.
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What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient navigator jobs across Texas.
- Bachelor's degree in social work, health administration, nursing, or a related field
- Experience in a clinical, social services, or case management setting preferred
- Knowledge of Texas Medicaid, CHIP, and community health resources
- Strong bilingual communication skills, particularly in English and Spanish
- Familiarity with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Patient advocacy or care coordination certification such as CPNC or CCM preferred
Patient Navigator Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a patient navigator in Texas?
Most patient navigator roles in Texas require at minimum an associate degree, though a bachelor's in social work, nursing, or health sciences is preferred by larger hospital systems. Texas does not issue a state license specific to patient navigators, but many employers expect a nationally recognized credential such as the Certified Patient Navigation Coordinator designation from the Academy of Oncology Nurse and Patient Navigators or the Certified Case Manager credential. Volunteering at a Texas community health center or completing a hospital's internal navigator training program are common entry points.
Which companies hire patient navigators in Texas?
Texas patient navigator roles are posted by Baylor Scott & White Health, Ascension, and Harris County and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's large integrated health systems and its network of federally qualified health centers generate a steady and recurring volume of openings across the state.
Which Texas cities have the most patient navigator jobs?
San Antonio, Houston, and Plano lead Texas in patient navigator openings. Houston's concentration of major medical institutions, including the Texas Medical Center, drives the highest volume, while Dallas-Fort Worth's sprawling hospital networks and San Antonio's large military and community health infrastructure account for consistent demand in those metros.
Are there remote patient navigator jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're uncommon. Patient navigation often involves in-person patient contact, care coordination meetings, and bedside support that require an on-site presence. About 0% of patient navigator openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role typically is. The parts of the role most suited to remote work include insurance authorization follow-up, appointment scheduling, and telehealth-based patient education.
How can I get hired as a patient navigator in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a patient services representative or community health worker role at a Texas federally qualified health center or a large system such as UTHealth Houston or Christus Health, which regularly hire candidates without navigation-specific experience. Completing a community health worker certification through a Texas Community College District program strengthens an application considerably. Lateral moves from medical assistant, social work case aide, or patient registration roles are a common stepping stone, and bilingual fluency in Spanish significantly broadens available opportunities across Texas.
Where can I find and apply to patient navigator jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to patient navigator jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and specialty area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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